Violence and Antisemitism in America
An incident in Boulder, Colorado, sharply illustrates the deepening moral crisis in our nation—a crisis marked by a resurgence of antisemitism. In Boulder, demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza were attacked during a peaceful rally. Among those targeted were members of the Jewish community, including an 88‐year-old Holocaust survivor. Authorities apprehended a suspect in connection with the attack, which has since been labeled a targeted act of terror. 
Escalating Hate and Its Horrific Manifestations
Recent events have shocked the nation. Two promising young Jewish individuals, deeply in love and poised to start their lives together, were brutally murdered in a senseless act in our capital. Their final moments, marred by additional violence even as one struggled to escape, were juxtaposed with shouted slogans supporting a political cause. Not long before, an arsonist ignited a fire at the governor’s residence in Pennsylvania during the Passover celebration—a home linked to a Jewish governor.
Later, in Boulder, an individual crossing illegally from Egypt attacked a group of fifteen Jewish demonstrators using Molotov cocktails and a homemade flamethrower. This violent assault, driven solely by hate toward their Jewish identity, has sent shockwaves through our communities.
Reflecting on History and the Weight of Memory
Born shortly after the end of World War II, I grew up in a time when the world was beginning to reckon with the atrocities of the Holocaust—a period when millions were systematically murdered. In the aftermath, there was a collective pledge of “Never Again!” Yet, it is difficult to imagine that such virulent antisemitism could return to our shores with this intensity. Until the tragic events of recent years, many of us, including members of our Jewish community, never foresaw such overt discrimination striking in modern America.
In recent months, we have witnessed disturbing scenes on college campuses and other public venues. Demonstrators, through shouts of various contentious phrases, have blurred the lines between political dissent and hateful rhetoric, turning antizionist sentiments into overt anti-Jewish violence.
The Imperative to Stand Together
Growing up in a diverse American city, I was exposed to a vibrant community where people of many backgrounds coexisted peacefully. It is deeply unsettling that the same nation now experiences an upsurge of hatred directed at Jewish citizens. It is hard to fathom how similar harassment would be tolerated if it were aimed at other marginalized groups; indeed, there would be swift and impassioned demands for action.
The time has come for all Americans of conscience to rise and counter this tide of hatred. I stand with the Jewish community and pledge my public support. In the aftermath of recent attacks, I chose to wear a lapel pin symbolizing the bond between the United States and Israel—a gesture meant to signal unwavering solidarity with those targeted by hate. Let our actions speak loudly: we must condemn antisemitism in every form and make it clear that any attack on one community is an affront to us all.
Reach out to your Jewish friends, express your support, and remind the world that injustice against any group harms us all. If we remain silent, the situation will only deteriorate further. We must unite and declare that such acts will not be tolerated.
As the 18th-century thinker Edmund Burke once observed, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Let us all engage actively to ensure that America remains a nation of equality and justice.
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